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PatC

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My Hepatologist started me on lactulose And Rifampin. Ask your doc if you are able to take these for relief of itching and lethargy

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    Hi Julie, Yes the Rifampin really slowed the itching. Been taking it for 7 months. The lactulose I’ve taken for 6 weeks. I’m a little more with it. Not AS sleepy but still need naps. It’s to cleanse the liver of toxins (ammonia) because liver isn’t doing its job anymore.

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      have you been taking these medications for long? Please let us know if you’ve found them helpful. Sending well wishes, Julie (team member)

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